Charge/Objective:
To identify present and future issues of mutual concern to the veterinary profession and the producers of food products derived from animals; and to improve and strengthen relationships and all communication aspects among food animal organizations and the AVMA.

Representation:
One member (whenever possible, an AVMA member) from each of the following organizations: Academy of Veterinary Consultants, American Academy of Veterinary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, American Association of Avian Pathologists, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, American Association of Industrial Veterinarians, American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners, American Association of Swine Veterinarians, American Sheep Industry Association, Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine, National Aquaculture Association, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, National Chicken Council, National Institute for Animal Agriculture, NMC, National Milk Producer's Federation, National Pork Board, National Turkey Federation, Society for Theriogenology, US Animal Health Association, AVMA Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents, AVMA Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine, AVMA Council on Veterinary Service, and AVMA Executive Board. Members' terms are not limited.